NCAA Division II independent schools

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NCAA Division II independent schools are four-year institutions that field intercollegiate teams in football and other sports, but which are not formally affiliated with any athletic conference.

[edit] Division II football independents (as of August 2006)

Brevard College
Central State University¹
Chowan University
Dixie State College - Joining Pacific West Conference in 2007 for sports other than football.
Humboldt State University - football only, all other sports participate in California Collegiate Athletic Association.
North Greenville University (South Carolina)
Oklahoma Panhandle State University - football only, all other sports participate in Heartland Conference.
Quincy University - While technically a Division II member, participates as a member of the NAIA.
Tiffin University¹
Western Oregon University - football only, all other sports particapate in Great Northwest Athletic Conference.

¹ - These schools, while technically independent, are members of the Great Lakes Football Conference.

[edit] Transitioning Teams

There are some teams that are still listed as Division II teams, but are in the process of transitioning to Division I Championship Subdivision or Division III.

California-Davis - Transitioning to Division I Championship Subdivision (D-IAA). Member of Great West Football Conference.
University of Minnesota, Morris - Transitioning to Division III. Member of the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke - Starting football for 2007.
North Dakota State University - Transitioning to Division I Championship Subdivision (D-IAA). Member of Great West Football Conference.
South Dakota State University - Transitioning to Division I Championship Subdivision (D-IAA). Member of Great West Football Conference.